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austere

/ɔːˈstɪə/

/ɑːˈstɪr/

Translations

austereadjective

austerer

Comp.

austerest

Super.

/ɔːˈstɪə/

/ɑːˈstɪr/

austèreSens général : sévère, sobre, dépouillé.

The principal was known for his austere demeanor, rarely smiling or showing any sign of leniency.

Le directeur était connu pour son attitude austère, souriant rarement et ne montrant presque jamais de clémence.

Additional translations

sévèreEmployé surtout pour le ton, l’attitude ou l’expression du visage.

ascétiquePour une vie de privations, de renoncement ou de grande simplicité.

dépouilléPour un style, un lieu ou un objet sans ornements.

rigoureuxSurtout en économie, pour une politique de restriction des dépenses.

âprePour le goût, notamment un vin jeune, avec une sensation dure ou astringente.

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austereadjective

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

The principal was known for his austere demeanor, rarely smiling or showing any sign of leniency.

Having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic.

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains, with only the bare essentials for survival.

Plain and without decoration.

The room was furnished in an austere style, with simple wooden furniture and no decorative elements.

Characterized by rigid self-discipline or frugality, especially in economic policy or measures intended to reduce public expenditure.

The finance minister announced an austere budget aimed at cutting the national deficit.

Having a harsh, acidic, or astringent taste, especially said of young wine.

The young Bordeaux was still too austere for drinking and needed time to mellow.